Bridport News

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:56:00 +0100
Man struck with plank of wood speaks of horror assault
A victim has spoken out about a horror attack outside his home which has left him physically and psychologically affected one year later

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:51:00 +0100
Young cancer survivor scales ‘breast‑shaped’ mountains for 'lifeline' cause
A YOUNG woman who underwent life‑changing breast cancer treatment in her twenties has turned her experience into an extraordinary fundraising challenge

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:34:00 +0100
Summer long overnight road closures now just over a month away
THERE are now just over four weeks to go until a fresh wave of A35 overnight closures begins, bringing months of disruption for drivers along one of Dorset’s key trunk roads.

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:18:00 +0100
Free exhibition showcasing beauty of the coast
Bridport is set to come alive with a wash of colour with a new exhibition celebrating the beauty of the southwest coast

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:10:00 +0100
Village's 700-year-old pub could be turned into private home
A planning application has been lodged to turn a village pub into a house, signalling the possible permanent loss of the rural pub near Bridport

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:02:34 +0100
Car seized following crash
A car has been seized from an uninsured driver following a crash in west Dorset

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:39:00 +0100
Carpenter struck pensioner with plank of wood in vicious attack
A carpenter who fractured another man’s skull in a vicious assault in Bridport has narrowly avoided going to prison

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:11:00 +0100
Derelict hotel marks poignant anniversary this week
As of Friday, May 8, the Three Cups hotel in Broad Street, Lyme Regis will have been closed for 36 years.

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:29 +0100
New mayor elected for town
The new mayor of Bridport for the forthcoming year has been elected this evening

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:40:27 +0100
Weekend weather: West Dorset set for bright and sunny spells
Crowds heading to Dorset’s spring celebrations this weekend look set for mostly dry weather, with cloudier spells slowly giving way to bright evenings

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:49:00 +0100
Time running out to have your say on fire station closures
TIME is running out on a public consultation to close Charmouth Fire Station

Fri, 08 May 2026 03:50:00 +0100
National treasure celebrating 100th birthday
A national treasure who has contributed so much to west Dorset is celebrating a milestone birthday, with a multitude of special events taking place across the country to mark the occasion

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World Stinging Nettle Eating Championships to return to Dorset next month
The annual World Stinging Nettle Eating Championships are set to return to Dorset next month, held at the Bottle Inn in Marshwood on Saturday, June 20.

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:29:47 +0100
Major Spanish airport closed until end of May with all flights cancelled
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will be closed until May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
British Airways issues update on summer flights amid disruptions from jet fuel prices
British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), has issued an update amid all the disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:28:11 +0100
Keir Starmer vows to continue as Prime Minister amid 'tough' election results
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged it had been a “tough” night for Labour but said that “days like this don’t weaken my resolve to deliver the change that I promised”

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Future of the world in our hands’- David Attenborough’s most important quotes at 100
As the country celebrates David Attenborough's 100th birthday, here are some of his best quotes over the years.

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Sir David Attenborough's most memorable moments as he turns 100 today
As he celebrates his 100th birthday today, we took a look at some of Sir David Attenborough’s most memorable moments.

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The plants and animals named after Sir David Attenborough as he turns 100
From butterflies to pygmy locusts to the Attenborosaurus dinosaur, the naturalist has lent his name to many plants and animals.

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Sir David Attenborough turns 100 after a life bringing wonder to millions
Sir David Attenborough has captivated audiences for generations with his documentaries, including the landmark Planet Earth series, Frozen Planet, and Africa.

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:54:31 +0100
Appeal to find wanted man in connection to alleged stalking offences
Police are searching for a man with connections to west Dorset who is wanted in connection to alleged stalking offences

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:21:00 +0100
Firefighters would back industrial action but hopes resolution can be found
FIREFIGHTERS in Charmouth are considering industrial action to help save their station from closure.

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:55:00 +0100
Farm pays £7,500 after slurry pollutes nearby stream
A BRIDPORT farm has agreed to pay £7,500 to an environmental charity after slurry from its site polluted a west Dorset stream

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:10:00 +0100
Aparthotel, office and storage plan for farm site
Plans for an aparthotel, office and storage at a farm site near Beaminster have been turned down

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free concert in Bridport to celebrate 50th anniversary of local orchestra
Bridport Chamber Orchestra marks its 50th anniversary with a free concert at St Swithun’s Church on 21 June, celebrating local music and community.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 3,000 people flock to Bridport country fair as it celebrates 40 years
Thousands attended the Bridport Allington Hill Country Fair, featuring music, crafts, and community activities, celebrating 40 years of Allington Hill.

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:32:14 +0100
Sir David Attenborough ‘completely overwhelmed’ by birthday messages as he turns 100
Sir David Attenborough has said he is "completely overwhelmed" by the outpouring of birthday greetings ahead of his 100th birthday on May 8.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:12:54 +0100
British cruise passengers ‘will self-isolate in UK for 45 days’ due to Hantavirus
Discover more about hantavirus, including symptoms and cases in the UK, following the outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius.

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Polls open for elections in England, Scotland and Wales - what you need to know
Millions of people are eligible to cast a ballot in the largest set of contests in the UK since the 2024 general election.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:58:40 +0100
Firefighters could threaten strike action in battle over station closures
FIREFIGHTERS could threatening potential strike action if proposed station closures go ahead in Dorset.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Launch of sports festival hailed a 'big success'
THE OPENING of a new summer-long sports themed festival in Lyme Regis has been hailed as 'big success'.

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:21:11 +0100
Young Morris dancer takes part in May Day celebrations
 MAYDAY celebrations took place in Lyme Regis with one young member saying the early morning rise was 'definitely worth it'.

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:27:00 +0100
Lifeboat charity gifted artwork for milestone anniversary
A lifeboat charity in Lyme Regis has been gifted a piece of art from a successful south west artist to commemorate their milestone anniversary in town

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrated Ukrainian concert pianist to perform at Dorset church
A celebrated concert pianist is set to perform in a rural village church in Dorset later this month

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lord-Lieutenant visits Beaminster Museum in Dorset
A museum recently welcomed a royal representative for an official visit

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Dorset book club shines a spotlight on emerging literary talent from Poole
A book club based in Poole is shining a spotlight on local talent by welcoming emerging talent, Adam Cleaver to its latest meeting.

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
What is the deadly hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak? Symptoms and UK cases
Discover more about hantavirus, including symptoms and cases in the UK, following the outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius.

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:19:41 +0100
Car seized after uninsured driver seen 'driving suspiciously' in town centre
A car seen to be driven 'suspiciously' in a town centre has been seized

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:35:47 +0100
Rivals star joins cast of 'emotional rollercoaster' drama coming to ITV
Rivals star Alex Hassell and Jennifer Ehle have joined the cast of ITV's First Woman alongside Andrea Riseborough and Ashley Walters

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:38 +0100
Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online
LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed to give increased Google visibility to funeral directors

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:28:00 +0100
Crowds enjoy town's annual festival in the sunshine
Hundreds of people in Bridport have turned out to celebrate in the sunshine this afternoon as Mayfest returned to town

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:48:08 +0100
Controversial housing plans to be discussed
Another meeting is to be held tomorrow to discuss plans to build houses on a west Dorset estate

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:28:23 +0100
Crowds gather to celebrate two centuries of lifesaving at sea
Hundreds of people turned out in Lyme Regis to watch a lifeboat parade celebrating 200 years of lifesaving in town

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pictures show Dorset market town before the days of modern traffic
These old photos reveal Bridport as it once was, from traffic‑free streets and horse‑drawn carriages to Moores Biscuits and the town’s final train

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When steam came to Dorset - the railway stories that shaped a county
From the first steam train into Weymouth to closures, war and electrification, discover the defining moments of Dorset’s railway history

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning Dorset village walk with big views and secret brook paths
This stunning Dorset country walk from Stourton Caundle through Thornhill Park offers quiet lanes, riverside paths and big views.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old photos of Dorset reception classes from 2005
Take a nostalgic look back at West Dorset schools with 11 reception class photos from 2005, capturing early school days around Bridport

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lost nights remembered at iconic Dorset hotel
This old shows Bridport’s former West Mead Hotel being dismantled in the 1990s, as memories resurface of nights out there

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset author launches new book encouraging children to get outdoors
Beaminster author Caroline Essame is set to launch her book making the case for reconnecting children with the natural world.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:17:00 +0100
Ofsted report 'terrific achievement' says school
A SCHOOL has met expected standards in six out of eight categories following a recent inspection.

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